CrossFit competition shopping list

A CrossFit competition needs more than barbells and bumper plates. You also need practical supplies for registration, judging, scoring, athlete identification, crowd control and refreshments. Match every equipment choice to the workouts and number of heats, then buy or borrow extras before competition day. This list helps you check the items most often forgotten, including race bib straps, extension cords, reusable cups and supplies for jury tables.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Registration tablesqty 2
Jury tablesqty 8
Audience chairsqty 120
Folding chairsqty 20
Waste binsqty 8

Sports equipment

Rubber floor tilesqty 80
Barbellsqty 12
Bumper platesqty 80
Kettlebellsqty 20
Dumbbellsqty 24
Plyo boxesqty 12
Gymnastics ringsqty 12
Pull-up barsqty 8
Skipping ropesqty 20
Rowing machinesqty 6
Air bikesqty 6
Sandbagsqty 12
Conesqty 30
Barrier tapeqty 4
Competition bibsqty 100
Race bib strapsqty 100
First aid kitsqty 2
Ice packsqty 20
Hand sanitizerqty 8

Equipment

Wireless microphonesqty 2
Speakersqty 2
Music player
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Stopwatchesqty 12
Megaphone

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 180
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 160
Cutlery setsqty 160

Kitchen

Coolersqty 6
Water jugsqty 8
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving spoonsqty 12
Coffee machinesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4

Cleaning

Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Broom setsqty 3
Microfiber clothsqty 20
Hand soap dispensersqty 6

Decorations

Placement signsqty 6
Direction signsqty 12
Prizes and medalsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 240 bottles
- Spa Red - 60 bottles
- Isotonic sports drink - 120 bottles
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange juice - 12 liters
- Apple juice - 8 liters
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Stir sticks - 250 pieces
- Apples - 100 pieces
- Bananas - 100 pieces
- Grapes - 8 kilograms
- Oranges - 60 pieces
- Muesli bars - 160 pieces
- Protein bars - 120 pieces
- Plain chips - 10 bags
- Paprika chips - 10 bags
- Snacks - 8 bags
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- White rolls - 120 pieces
- Whole grain buns - 80 pieces
- Cheese - 4 kilogram
- Turkey breast - 3 kilograms
- Hummus - 2 kilograms
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Jam - 3 jars
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 6 kilograms
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paper napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 4 bottles
- Nitrile gloves - 4 boxes

Tips

Plan equipment by workout and heat, not just by total athlete count. For example, a workout with four stations needs four complete station setups available at the same time.
Keep at least one spare stopwatch, microphone and extension cord on hand. A single dead battery or missing cable can delay a heat and affect the schedule.
Prepare one competition bib and one race bib strap for every registered athlete, plus a small number of spares for damaged or misplaced bibs.
Count reusable cups and coffee cups against expected athletes, judges, volunteers and spectators. If 100 people may drink, prepare more than 100 cups so they are not washed between every use.
Buy or borrow venue supplies at least 3–5 days before the event. This leaves time to test the speakers, wireless microphones, music player, rowing machines and air bikes before setup.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a CrossFit competition?: You need the equipment required by the programmed workouts, such as barbells, bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells, plyo boxes, rings, pull-up bars and skipping ropes. Add rubber floor tiles, cones and barrier tape to mark safe competition zones.
How many competition bibs should I buy?: Buy one bib and one race bib strap per registered athlete, then add around 5–10% spare bibs. For 80 athletes, that means 80 assigned bibs and 4–8 extras.
How many stopwatches do judges need?: Provide one stopwatch for every judge or timing station, plus at least one spare. For 12 judges, prepare 13 stopwatches so one failure does not stop scoring.
When should I buy supplies for a CrossFit competition?: Complete the shopping at least 3–5 days before competition day. Test electrical equipment and confirm that rented or borrowed sports equipment is available no later than the day before setup.

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